Sharjah24: The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), an affiliate of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) announced the extension of the registration period for the eighth session of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) until May 1, 2021, to enhance the opportunity to participate by allowing more time to complete the participation files in accordance with the standards and conditions for those wishing to register in its various categories from the UAE and countries of the world.

This came during the jury meeting of the Sharjah Government Communication Award, which was held Monday, remotely, through visual communication technology, headed by His Excellency Muhammad Jalal Al Raisi, and in the presence of Jawaher Al Naqbi, Director of the International Government Communication Center, during which the developments of the award and the most prominent initiatives for nomination in the category of the best initiative that achieved a societal impact on the level of the United Arab Emirates.

According to Jawaher Al-Naqbi, the award has witnessed a great turnout by the concerned authorities for its global stature in support of the idea of excellence in government communication, pointing out that the extension of the period for receiving entries comes in response to the requests of many individuals to allow more time to submit after inquiries about the application mechanism and standards.

Al Naqbi pointed to the annual increase in participation rates in the award, which reflects its position and importance in the development of the sector, pointing to the awareness of institutions and individuals of the award's role in promoting positive and constructive competition that is reflected in the development of work and support for development efforts in societies.